THE GREY SEAT.
Does Not Become Vacant. The question has been raised whetbar tbe, seat of tbe convicted member of Parliament will become vacant. Reference to authorities makes it clear that Webb’s seat cannot be declared vacant. Under the Legislature Act of 1908 it is provided that the seat of a member of Parliament shall become vacant, amongst o her reasons: “ If he is a public defaulter or is convicted of any crime punishable by death or by imprisonment with hard labour for a term of two years or upwards, or is convioted of a corrupt practice.” As the crime for which Webb has been convicted'is that of seditious utterance, punishable by imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months, or by a fine not exceeding £IOO, tho member for Grey dees not oemo within tho scope of the foregoing provision. It seems clear, therefore, that he will retain his seat during hia imprisonment, m l si he chooses to resign. Moreover, tbe offence for which Webb has been convioted ranks as a misdemeanour rather than a eJrime, and consequently does not come within the provisions of the Act cited above. '
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Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1917, Page 3
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191THE GREY SEAT. Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1917, Page 3
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